Fulltime/Perm: Route Driver - Pallet Collection ()Nashville, TN)

Fulltime/Perm: Route Driver - Pallet Collection ()Nashville, TN) CHEP USA | Brambles 2021-12-21T14:37:37+00:00 JR4034 > Fulltime/Perm: Route Driver - Pallet Collection ()Nashville, TN) CHEP USA | Brambles Fulltime/Perm: Route Driver Pallet Collection ()Nashville, TN)

Posted Date: January 21, 2022

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Req #: JR4034

Location: Nashville

Job Category: Asset Management

Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the worlds most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as pooling. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.

**Job Description**

**Starting hourly pay $18 per hour**

**Position Purpose**

* The CHEP LTL Specialist will be responsible for executing multiple less-than-truckload deliveries and collections daily. They will be responsible for route and volume optimization through the development of customer and internal support partnerships. They will also be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing additional collection volume where applicable within their service area. Position will be based in Nashville, TN.

**Scope**

* Number of Countries: 1

* Number of Locations: Make special mention of numbers of locations. 100+ Customer Locations

**Major/Key Accountabilities**

* Operate a CHEP owned box truck (or similar equipment) in compliance with all DOT Regulations and CHEP Safety requirements

* Execute deliveries and collection of empty pallets (and possibly other assets) at locations provided by CHEP as efficiently as possible

* Work with local customers on program compliance in order to drive efficiencies and increase collection volumes

* Document all delivery and collection data (times, mileages, volumes, customer comments, etc.) and communicate to CHEP LTL support personnel

* Visit potential collection locations to explain the CHEP LTL Program, gather data/information with the ultimate goal being adding locations to the Programs customer base

* Identify and execute against continuous improvement opportunities

**Measures**

* DOT & Safety Compliance

* On Time Performance/Customer Service Levels

* Operational Cost Optimization

* Total Pallets Delivered/Collected

* New Customer/Location Growth

* LTL Program Cost Performance

**Authority/ Decision Making**

* Customer Issue Resolution

* Delivery/Collection Prioritization

* Working Autonomously

* Working within a Matrix Environment

**Key contacts**

Internal :

* Asset Recovery Reps

* LTL Coordinators

* Customer Service Field Reps

* Service Center/Operations Supervisors, Clerks and Managers

External:

* Key Retail & Manufacturing Customers (Local level)

* NPDs (Local level)

* Potential Customers (Local Level)

**Qualifications**

* Willing to lift 65 lbs. on a regular basis

* Must have a clean driving record

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card with no restrictions

* Able to execute and optimize provided delivery/collection routes

* Strong communication skills

* On-the-fly Problem Solving

* Comfortable working autonomously

* Able to develop relationships with new customers

* Strong Analytical skills

* Able to lead peers

**Experience**

* Multi-stop driving

* DOT & Safety Compliance Ownership

* Route Optimization/Management

* Local Customer Relationship Building

* New Customer Development (Desired)

**Skills and Knowledge**

* DOT Regulations

* Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

* Routing Management Apps/Software (Desired)

* Customer Service Programs

**Languages**

Essential:

* English

Desirable:

* Spanish

**Preferred Education**

Diploma

**Preferred Level of Work Experience**

3 5 years

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.